WS #12501
US airstrikes in Iran continue for ninth consecutive night; Iran retaliates with attacks in Syria and Jordan; over 100 US service members injured; Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Houthis announce maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, closing Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi vessels, threatening Red Sea oil shipments. Unusual options activity: $12M call premium in XOM, $12M call premium in HD, $16M put premium in ISRG, indicating bullish energy/home improvement and bearish healthcare positioning. New UK PM Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor, expected to push for increased defense spending; gilt prices drop on borrowing concerns.
US-Iran Conflict Escalation
US airstrikes in Iran continue for ninth consecutive night; Iran retaliates with attacks in Syria and Jordan; over 100 US service members injured; Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.
Houthis announce maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, closing Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi vessels, threatening Red Sea oil shipments.
Unusual options activity: $12M call premium in XOM, $12M call premium in HD, $16M put premium in ISRG, indicating bullish energy/home improvement and bearish healthcare positioning.
New UK PM Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as Chancellor, expected to push for increased defense spending; gilt prices drop on borrowing concerns.